“Literacy training says to the employee, ‘We want to invest in you.’  We get a high return on that small investment.”

- Jack Kuester, Walsh Construction

Why start an English language program at your company?

1. It pays off.

Training has a positive effect on productivity.

A 1995 National Employer Survey found that increasing educational attainment by 10% in a company’s workforce improves productivity — 8.6% in the manufacturing sector and 11% in the non-manufacturing sector.

2. It increases worker loyalty.

Language proficiency is a top factor in retaining and promoting refugee and immigrant workers in the Seattle area. Employees have a greater chance of educational success if the classes come to them.

Workers appreciate employers who invest in them.

3. It benefits the entire company.

When non-native English speakers gain confidence in their language skills, they interact more with native English speakers.  The result is a workplace that’s more enjoyable — and more efficient.

 

Literacy Source offers flexible programs designed to meet your business needs.

Literacy Source staff members can help you set clear goals and develop an English language program tailored to your workplace. Since 1999, we have collaborated with employers from six industries in providing the training needed to retain and promote their valued employees.

For a consultation about your employees’ training needs, contact:

Briana Olson
Phone: 206-782-2050
Email: Brianao@literacysource.org